Inter-state thief wanted in 13 cases arrested in A.P.’s Kadiri town, gold worth ₹20 lakh recovered
Police in Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested a 38-year-old serial thief responsible for 13 cases of gold theft targeting elderly individuals. The suspect used various deceptive tactics to steal jewelry, and authorities have recovered valuables worth approximately ₹20 lakh.
Why it matters
The arrest resolves a string of crimes targeting vulnerable populations and highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb inter-state criminal activity.
Kadiri Town police of Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday (October 4, 2026) arrested a 38-year-old inter-state thief accused of allegedly targeting elderly people and stealing gold ornaments in three districts. The arrest led to the resolution of 13 cases registered at eight police stations and the recovery of 140 grams of gold worth around ₹20 lakh and a two-wheeler, the police said.
Addressing a press conference here, Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar said the accused identified as B. Bhargava, a native of Hindupur and currently residing in Karnataka, was arrested during vehicle checks at a checkpoint in Kadiri.
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